Top 13 Vegan Desserts of 2013!

February 10, 2014Angela (Oh She Glows)

by Angela (Oh She Glows) on February 10, 2014

I waited patiently to create this “top 2013 desserts” post until we approached the next chocolate-filled holiday. I really didn’t think you’d want to see this list at the start of January (or did you?). Either way, I hope we’re all ready for some treats! Whether you love or loathe Valentine’s Day, I personally think it’s perfect excuse to indulge in the finer things in life…like chocolate and pasta. Not that I haven’t been doing that since the start of the year, but you know.

Don’t forget to tell us your favourites below! Did any treat fall through the cracks?

These bars are bursting with three of my favourite flavours – almond, coconut, and chocolate! It’s hard to go wrong. A soft and nutty toasted almond-oat crust forms the base. The middle layer is made up of a no-bake almond butter “fudge” enhanced with rice crisp cereal for a wicked crispy texture. The bars are topped with a dark chocolate “macaroon” coating and garnished with big flakes of toasted coconut. Need I say more?

Luxurious, invigorating, melt-in-your-mouth peppermint patties made from scratch! Even better than store-bought versions. Many of you gushed about these in the comments section. I suggest keeping these in the fridge or freezer for the best texture. The chocolate coating gets all snappy which is a wonderful contrast to the creamy middle.

These peanut butter balls forgo the powdered sugar and butter and instead use a few lighter ingredients with only a fraction of the sweetener compared to traditional recipes. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without this lighter version!

A nutty, gluten-free crust is filled with a rich dark chocolate fudge filling all topped off with beautiful strawberry vanilla compote. There are just no words that can convey how much I love this pie! Read through the comments – this one has been a big hit over the past year.

In case some of you aren’t familiar, maple butter (or maple cream) is pure maple syrup that has been boiled to a certain temperature, left to decrease in temperature, and then whipped/stirred like crazy for a good 30-35 minutes. This technique is hard work, but you’ll forget all about it upon first taste!

A quick and easy, minimally sweetened frozen dessert square inspired by the popular Elvis Pie. My version uses almond butter instead of peanut butter and replaces the bacon for chocolate. Be sure to enjoy these straight out of the freezer as they melt really fast!

I had no idea these were going to be such a hit. I love them and all, but I had no idea how excited you’d be to try them out! These are inspired by the peanut butter cup candy, but so much tastier and better for you! For the thick chocolate coating, I made my own chocolate using cocoa powder, coconut oil, and sweetener. Feel free to simply use melted dark chocolate if that’s what you have on hand.

OMG these all look sooooooo good! I can’t wait to try them all. I made the Elvis bars a while ago and they are great. I just posted a recipe for Chocolate Hazelnut truffles that are really similar to your peanut butter balls, yummy!

I vote for the chilled chocolate pie! I made if for a family get-together and it was a hit! So rich though, that I’m considered making them into small bars next time instead, and topping with coconut milk whipped cream to cut it.

Yum!!! Drooling on my keyboard right now…
I can’t wait to make the Elvis bars, Peanut Better Bars and you Creamy Dreamy Peppermint Patties. I have made and loved the cake balls (although I added too much coconut so dubbed them truffles and everyone loved them!) and one that is missing are your Twix Bars. I have yet to make a recipe of yours that isn’t fantastic. I can’t wait to get your cookbook in March. (Pre-ordered it in Jan!!) Thanks for sharing!

Your roundup posts are always my faves Ange! Because I don’t eat a lot of sweets I can’t say I’ve made many, but those no-bake Elvis Bars and the peanut butter balls are tucked away for the next time I need to make a sweet treat. Even though I consider myself more of the savoury sort, every single one of these photos makes me salivate! Gorgeous!

Your dessert ideas are such an inspiration. I would never imagined or figured how to make these vegan. Certainly not all desserts are created equal. If I had to pick one as my absolute most fav, it’ll be your raw walnut Fudge!

Wow! I cant believe I havent tried any of these! I have a few pinned, but none I have tried! If I have LOVED all your recipes I have made that arent on this list…..these ones are going to blow my mind! Yummmmy! Pinning the rest right now :)

These will be the perfect sweet treat for me to enjoy for my a reward after a hard training run or my 18 miler coming up again this weekend. Just because I am elite, doesnt mean I dont deserve a treat…that even rhymed :) It must be true!

Wow, I want to make so many of these! I think the Peanut Better Balls sound most exciting! As far as timing goes, I feel like I haven’t gotten away from chocolate since, oh, Thanksgiving…so why try? :)

For some reason having them all together they look so much more epic!!!! I want them all! This is so awesome and it is not just because I’m so hungry! I love this compilation. Good to help the winter sweet tooth to turn healthier.

Oh my gosh… this is like a SUPER post. All these amazing recipes in one post – amazing!! I can’t wait to try these :) Always look forward to your posts… this one totally rocked!!
I am TOTALLY make the Raw Almond Butter Cups ASAP!!! :)

So glad you reminded me of the 3-layer bars! I love that kind of thing and I can’t wait to make them. I tried making the peppermint patties but mine had a little too much of a cashew taste for my liking. They were however quite popular with my guy friends :) I also forgot about the peanut better balls. I want those in my life (and stomach) ASAP! Also, I’m making those peanut butter cup brownies from your recipe bundle to bring into work on Friday. My coworkers doubted the deliciousness of vegan desserts….we will show them…

Thank you so much for your hard work, Angela! I absolutely love the chilled chocolate pie, and have used it to both convince my family that veganism can be decadent and delicious, and to seduce a certain boy. So I would say your recipe is a complete success :P
All the best for the next year of desserts!

Angela, I love you. I rarely comment but I read your blog every WEEK! I’m celebrating a year of being vegan and it was made SOOO much easier by you! I didn’t know where to start when I began, but thanks to your blog, it was possible. I make your recipes all the time. Last year I had my first baby and the first few months would have been much harder without your chocolate walnut fudge recipe. I ate it constantly and it made me feel better… haha! And I love your dark chocolate chilled pie with compote (so many people loved it too). Keep doing what you’re doing. You make a difference in the world. :)

Thank you for the round-up. I make your cookie dough bars every couple of weeks. We enjoyed your chocolate pie recipe for Christmas. And the raw almond butter cups are on regular rotation as a treat for me and my husband. Thank you. Can’t wait for your cookbook!

Oh my these all look delicious! The peppermint patties… raw almond butter cups, 2 ingredient chocolate frosting, and seductive raw walnut chocolate fudge… I can’t decide what to make first! I’m so happy I have many of these ingredients on-hand. Today is the perfect day to make chocolatey treats. Thanks so much!! :)

I’ve made four of these recipe’s out of your Top 13 list, and every time my non-vegan mind has been blown. I have even shocked some of my friends with some of your delicate treats. Thank you for being my introduction to a world that is so misrepresented at times. Vegan food is delicious when it comes from a good cook like yourself whom is also a talented artist as well. Your photos are what drew me in when I first came across your blog, and I hope your book sells like hotcakes. Congrats to all your success, and cheers to your future recipes that I look forward to trying.

I’ve tried the Larabars before and those were delicious. I think I would toast them next time so make it a bit more complex. I’m a sucker for roasted cashews as well so will definitely be making this again.

Your frosting looks so delicious! I am definitely going to have to try making it sometime. I made a vegan mud pie for Valentine’s day similar to your chocolate pie and it was so yummy! Here’s the link if you would like to check it out.
maddileigh.com/a-vegan-valentines-day/

I made the fudge and it was so good…I shared it with a few coworkers and they asked for the recipe! I definitely want to try everything else on this list too…it’s hard to know where to start though when everything you make is always so great. Thanks for all the delicious recipes!

I made 2 of these recipes: Raw Almond Butter Cups & Seductive Raw Chocolate Walnut Fudge – they are fantastic! I have made them to my family who is very new to the raw / vegan world and they really loved it. Your blog is inspiring, I love the pictures and the very descriptive recipes. Thank you Angela!

I have a daughter (27) and a granddaughter (5) who have allergies to dairy and eggs, so I’m looking forward to trying these out on them and seeing what they think. I have no allergies, but it’s easier for me to cook allergen free so I don’t have to worry about any cross contamination. They are very sensitive to those allergens and these recipes are so good I don’t miss the dairy or eggs. Thank you for providing these recipes. Donna